Senior Physiotherapist - Singapore - TOUCH COMMUNITY SERVICES LIMITED

Description

Job Summary:

The core function of the position is to provide physiotherapy services to frail elderly in their home. The job holder also leads the effort to put in place a framework for fitness and functional training within the community wellness hub

Principal Responsibilities and Duties:

Community Wellness Hub-Gym programme

• Work with head of department to develop framework, course structure for fitness and functional training.
• Identify community needs and designing programmes to meet new needs
• Evaluate and identify gaps in services to develop strategies for service improvement
• Establish necessary policy and work processes to ensure efficient delivery of the service and the safety of clients and staff.
• Ensure that staff involved in the delivery of fitness and functional training are trained and equipped.
• Support Community Enablement Programme by organizing and conducting talks/activities.

Day Rehabilitation Centre

• Work with client and/or caregiver to assess and monitor client's treatment progress
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of client's condition according to MOH service requirement.
• Liaise with other internal and external healthcare or non healthcare workers caring for the same patient to plan, execute and appraise patient care plan and progress.
• Provide or activate care giver training to patients/caregivers and evaluate the effectiveness of the programme by assessing the improvement in care and caregiver/s coping response.
• Train and mentor junior therapists, therapy assistant and student.
• Improve existing workflow, processes, structures for home and centre-based services to increase productivity
• Adhere to code of professional conduct according to Allied Health Professional Guidelines.
• Participate in professional development activities and projects (e.g training, quality improvement project, research or any new initiatives as assigned

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Degree in Physiotherapy.
• At least 5 years of experience providing physiotherapy to the elderly.
• Strong knowledge of community engagement and needs assessment
• Familiar with the health care sector, key stakeholders in the sector and resources available.